Sage Beige 6'2''x8'10'' Traditional Aubusson Savonnerie Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Sage and beige tones give this Aubusson Savonnerie piece a restful, old world presence. Knotted by hand in wool, the traditional Oriental area rug builds its design around a gold and sage green medallion, which sits amid curling scrolls of dark olive. Blushing pink roses and creamy flowers decorate those scrolls, and more of them gather in the four corners. Framing everything is a brown and gold band worked in a chain motif. Look at the leaves and blossoms and you will notice a gentle, sculpted relief, as though the pattern had been carved into the surface. Underfoot the pile is smooth and dense, and cream fringe edges both ends of the rug. A handmade rug like this is at home in a living room, an elegant dining room, a bedroom, an entryway or a home office, anywhere you want European-inspired character. Accents of brown, cream and soft pink make coordinating decor simple, while the green and gold palette adds depth to the room. To maintain its crisp definition, switch off the beater bar whenever you vacuum, and do so on a regular basis.

• Exact Size: 6'2"x8'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Sage, Beige, Gold, Rose, Green, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21796

Story Behind the Art: Savonnerie rugs take their name from the celebrated Savonnerie Manufactory in France, regarded as the most prestigious maker of knotted pile rugs during its golden era between 1650 and 1685. Over time the name has come to stand for an entire French rug-making tradition, admired for luxurious texture, regal character, and intricate artistry. Typical designs set framed medallions, pictorial or armorial, among lush bouquets, leafy rinceaux, and elaborate florals, usually on rich grounds of deep blue, black, or brown and enclosed by several ornate borders. French Aubusson Savonnerie rugs are set apart by their pioneering use of depth perspective, a method devised by 17th-century French artists and weavers to give the design a three-dimensional feel. With symmetrical knots, vivid palettes, and exuberant patterns, these rugs remain enduring symbols of elegance, and today skilled reproductions made in India, Pakistan, China, and Iran let collectors and design lovers keep enjoying this classic French art form.